What's on Your Shelf?

Since I'm an English teacher, I guess it goes without saying that I love reading.  However, my busy schedule makes it very difficult for me to squeeze in time for pleasure reading.  I'm usually reading whatever work of literature I've assigned to my students, reading a work of literature that my own kids have been assigned, or reading something that I've been assigned as a requirement for a graduate school course.

Thankfully, I now have graduate school behind me. (I recently graduated with my Ed.S.)  So, I've just freed up a little time to read for my own personal gratification.  

What did I choose to read?  Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project.  My husband picked up this book while he was traveling on business to pass time while waiting on a connecting flight.  He said it was a quick, yet life-changing read.  So, naturally, I had to see for myself.



So far, he's been so right.  I've enjoyed learning more about Rubin's happiness project and I'm so excited about starting my own project very soon.  In this book, Rubin shares thought-provoking yet realistic means by which one can attain true happiness with little effort, time, or money.  I'm only halfway through the book and I've already had a dozen or so "aha" moments.  Perception is so important.  Many of us are so close to real happiness, and just a few minor adjustments to our lives could have us living the happiness that we so long for.

I can't wait to finish this book.  I love reading books that leave its readers feeling empowered.  I definitely already feel moved to make changes in my life!

So, what good books do you have on your reading list?  I'll be finished with this one very soon and I'll be looking for another to take its place!